G. Craig Sullivan Elected to Goodyear Board

G Craig Sullivan, former chairman and chief executive officer of The Clorox Company, has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

“Craig Sullivan is a top-rate business leader with extensive experience in building strong consumer brands,” said Goodyear chairman and chief executive officer Robert J. Keegan. “His experience and knowledge will be of significant value to our board of directors.”

Sullivan was elected chairman and chief executive officer of Clorox in 1992 and served in that capacity until June 2003. He remained chairman of the consumer product company until his retirement in December 2003. Prior to assuming the top position in 1992, he was a group vice president responsible for both manufacturing and marketing of household products.

The election of Sullivan brings the size of Goodyear’s board to 12 members.